FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 19 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Torquay United v Lincoln City fixture

Lincoln City pack their bags to visit Torquay United at Plainmoor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 29 games played, The Red Imps have recorded 11 wins, and Torquay Utd. have come away with 13 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Plainmoor was more than three years back, in August 2006, with Lincoln City inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Gulls in a League Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 24 OctLincoln City0 - 0Torquay Utd.LGE2
2006/2007Sat 10 FebLincoln City1 - 0Torquay Utd.LGE2
2006/2007Sat 12 AugTorquay Utd.1 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
2005/2006Sat 11 FebLincoln City2 - 0Torquay Utd.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 24 SepTorquay Utd.2 - 1Lincoln CityLGE2
2003/2004Sat 17 JanLincoln City1 - 3Torquay Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 16 AugTorquay Utd.1 - 0Lincoln CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Torquay United's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Gulls's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Lincoln City is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the The Red Imps have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Torquay Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 36 matches. Lincoln City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 39 points from their 36 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Torquay Utd.62408510
Lincoln City61418107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Plainmoor with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Torquay Utd. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Lincoln City Not won in previous 7 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.